Broken News (2005) is a comedy, news web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Broken News online in HD.
Broken News — Storyline
Broken News is a comedy programme shown on BBC Two in autumn 2005 and in Australia on SBS-TV from the 17 July 2006. The show poked fun at the world of 24-hour rolling news channels. The title of the show is a play on the phrase "breaking news". The show jump cut between its various spoof TV channels, which covered both the central story and other stories that would be of interest to their audience. A large part of the comedy came from observations about the nature of news presentation rather than the stories themselves.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: John Morton, Tony Roche
- Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Claudia Christian, Duncan Duff, Sharon Horgan, Colin Stinton, Steve Toussaint, Indira Varma, Philip Brodie
Broken News — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2005-10-31 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Comedy, News |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (7 votes) |
Broken News — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Tomato Flu (2005-10-31) — An outbreak of tomato flu is in the headlines. This alarming new super-virus (a parody of avian flu) can be traced back to a turkey farm in Turkey. The news networks advise on the
- E2: Missing Island (2005-11-07) — A report that an island has gone missing in the Barents Sea triggers paranoia about rising sea levels in Lincolnshire and the end of the world as we know it. In other news: teenage
- E3: Half Way There Day (2005-11-14) — Reports on commemorations around the country to mark the day Britain reached the half-way point in the last World War. In other news: The MADI music awards are here again, without
- E4: Crime (2005-11-21) — The publication of a Home Office report which reveals that the majority of teenagers are now criminals leads to a series of news stories from the country's worst-hit areas. A pictu
- E5: Bolivian Crisis (2005-11-28) — Reaction comes from around the world to rumours that Bolivia might have acquired nuclear weapons. Including a report from The White House: This is a bad day for the good guys, Pres
- E6: Hijack (2005-12-05) — Media frenzy is quick to follow after reports emerge of an apparent hijack of an American passenger flight bound for Amsterdam. This live breaking story dominates the running order
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Broken News have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created Broken News? John Morton, Tony Roche.
Where can I watch Broken News? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
